MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,022 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
How Reliable is the Rover 800?
Based on 5,495 MOT tests across 1,016 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S98 DHC is a 1998 Rover 800 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1998 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,863 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Rover 800 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 541 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S98 DHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of S98 DHC?
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What year was S98 DHC registered?
S98 DHC is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S98 DHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S98 DHC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S98 DHC have outstanding finance?
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